Yari, Yarima, emirs, others to lose their farmlands as Zamfara governor issues new order
- Three former Zamfara state governors, ex-commissioners and other political leaders may lose their lands following a new order by the state governor, Bello Matawalle
- Governor Matawalle had ordered that all farmland titles and allocations that were made along with cattle grazing reserves be revoked in his bid to address farmers/herders crisis in the state
- The former governors who may lose their lands in line with the new order are Abdulaziz Yari, Mahmud Shinkafi, and Ahmad Sani Yarima
The recent order by Governor Bello Matawalle of Zamfara state revoking all farmland titles and allocations on grazing reserves and cattle routes may affect some former governors and other key political leaders in the state, Daily Trust reports.
Governor Matawalle had ordered that all farmland titles and allocations that were made along with cattle grazing reserves in the state from 1999 to date be revoked.
The newspaper, citing an anonymous source, reports that three former governors, ex-commissioners and first-class monarchs may lose their expansive farmlands following the new order by the Zamfara state governor.
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The former governors allegedly affected are:
1. Abdulaziz Yari
2. Mahmud Shinkafi
3. Ahmad Sani Yarima
Former commissioners
4. Alhaji Dankande Gamji
5. Abdulsalam Magami
6. Muttaka Rini
Others are
7. Sanusi Garba Rikiji, former speaker
8. Hussaini Moriki, a former federal lawmaker
9. Deposed Emir of Maru
10. Emirs of Dansadau, Bakura and Gummi
11. Muhammad Bawa Gusau, ex-Secretary to the State Government (SSG), among others
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Meanwhile, Governor Mattawale had justified the new order, saying it was part of his efforts to address the farmers/herders conflicts in the state.
The Zamafara state governor said the crisis is connected with the allocations of farmlands on grazing reserves, along cattle routes and in forest reserves.
The new order came into effect on Friday, November 29.
In a related development, Legit.ng reported that the jumbo annual payment allegedly to the tune of N700 million to former governors, deputies, ex-speakers, and others in Zamfara had been stopped.
This is as a result of the new bill signed into law by Governor Matawalle, on Wednesday, November 27.
Speaking after signing the bill into law, Governor Matawalle promised to use the money that would have been paid to the former governors and others to address the problem of rising unemployment among youths in the state.
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